Amanda Knox was behind bars when she befriended a Catholic priest.

The mother of two who spent close to four years in an Italian prison has published a new book titled “Free: My Search for Meaning.” In the book, she details the challenges she faced while trying to reintegrate into society. Knox shares her experiences of returning to a normal life, which included looking for a partner, securing employment, and being able to walk freely in public.

Hailing from Seattle and identifying as an atheist, Knox revealed to Fox News Digital that prison chaplain Don Saulo became not just her confidant during those difficult years but also a beacon of hope during her most desolate moments.

Amanda Knox told Fox News Digital she hopes to connect with Meredith Kercher’s family someday. (STR/AFP via Getty Images)

Knox mentioned her attempts to contact the Kercher family “a while back,” but has yet to receive any response. Fox News Digital has also reached out to the Kercher family for their thoughts.

“I just wish … they would connect with me so that we can grieve together and try to make meaning out of this tragedy together,” said Knox.

Amanda Knox was a guest on the TV program “Cinque Minuti” in Rome June 10, 2024. (Massimo Di Vita/Archivio Massimo Di Vita/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images)

Knox knows she can never return to her old life. But she hopes, after telling her story, she can move forward with her family. That, she said, gives her hope today.

Amanda Knox acknowledges the cheers of supporters while her mother, Edda Mellas, comforts her Oct. 4, 2011, in Seattle. (Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)

“There’s never going to be a day when every single person in the world is going to realize that I’ve been wrong and harmed,” said Knox. “I have to then ask myself, ‘Can I live with that? What can freedom mean to me today?’ 

“I think that has been a really important shift in my perspective that I try to convey in the book, going from feeling that I am trapped in my own life … to feeling like I can push forward. It’s allowing me to feel like I can make choices again in light of all this backstory. That gives me momentum.”